1. 7th Grade Eastern Hemisphere Mr. Hackney
Ancient India
7th Grade Eastern Hemisphere
Mr. Hackney

2. Mohenjo-Daro
One of two large cities of the Indus River Valley after 1700 B.C.E. that had well built homes and public buildings.

3. Mohenjo-Daro

4. Aryans
An ethnic group that migrated from what is now southern Russia and settled in India.

5. Sanskrit
Language brought by Aryans that became classical language of India and Hinduism.

6. Hinduism
Religion created by ancient people of India based on certain Aryan practices.

7. Vedas
Aryan Hymns (religious songs) and religious beliefs written down. Means “Book of Knowledge.”

8. Caste
An inherited social class.

9. Ashoka
Emperor that unified the government of the Mauryan Empire.

10. Preview Civilizations began popping up in the Indus River Valley.
The Harappan civilization lasted from 2,500 B.C.E. to 1700 B.C.E.
Stretched from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and modern day Delhi, India.
Used the rich soil around the Indus River for farming.

11. Preview The Harappan civilization ended around 1700 B.C.E.
Climate change?
Conquered by Aryans?
Hundreds of cities remained in the Indus River Valley.
The two largest were Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

12. Indus River Valley

13. Aryans Produced a new blend of culture in northern India.
Added a new language of Sanskrit.
Brought new ideas, technology, and animals.
First in area to use iron ore for weapons and plows.
Introduced the horse.

14. Hinduism Started in India. Based on Aryan practices.
Believed in many gods and goddesses, karma, and reincarnation.
Started the caste system in India.

17. Maurya Empire Famous emperor Ashoka unified government.
Known for fine sculptures and sandstone carvings.

18. Maurya Sandstone Carvings

19. Mauryan Sculptures

21. Gupta Dynasty- “The Golden Age”
Allowed Hinduism and Buddhism to be practiced.
Inspired future artists.
Hindu gods
Buddhist Temples
Sanskrit language blossomed.
Mathematics made important discoveries.
The number zero.
Numbers we use today.

22. Hindu and Buddhist Art